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Virginia 4 Hour Reckless Aggressive Course
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Virginia 12 Hour RADEP - Reckless / Aggressive  Driver Education Program 

RADEP - Virginia Reckless Aggressive Driver Education Program

RADEP: Virginia's 12 Hour Reckless Aggressive Driving Course

What is the RADEP Course?


The RADEP curriculum is for drivers typically charged with non-alcohol related reckless and / or aggressive driving offenses. RADEP is a unique two day, in-person 12 hour driver education and training seminar consisting of two parts. The first session ( part 1) is a traditional 8-hour Virginia DMV driver improvement class. The second session (part 2) is a 4-hour National Safety Council course which focuses on reckless driving, aggressive driving, road rage and anger management. You must complete (part 1) the eight (8) hour Driver Improvement Course before your can attend (part 2), the 4 hour segment of the course.


Important Notice:

To successfully complete the Virginia 12-hour RADEP course with our institution, please review and follow these requirements carefully:


1.  Full Course Completion: 


Students are free to attend the 12-hour Virginia RADEP course at any accredited institution. However, if you choose to complete the course with our institution, you must finish both parts of the full 12-hour RADEP course exclusively at our school. We do not accept certificates from other institutions under any circumstances. If a student has completed part of the course elsewhere, they will need to retake both parts at our institution to meet our completion requirements.


2.  In-Person or Virtual Classroom Attendance: 


The entire 12-hour RADEP course must be completed either in-person at our institution or via live virtual sessions. These sessions are conducted in real-time, with active participation and attendance monitored throughout. Online-only formats, such as pre-recorded or self-paced modules, are not approved and will not fulfill course requirements. Students must attend the full duration of each session for both parts. Missing any portion of the course will result in an incomplete status, requiring students to reschedule and complete any missed sessions to meet course requirements.


3.  Sequential Course Structure: 


The RADEP course is divided into two parts, which must be completed in sequence. Part 1 must be completed before Part 2.  While students are encouraged to register for both parts in advance, they will not be allowed to attend Part 2 until Part 1 is successfully completed. If a student fails to complete Part 1, their registration and attendance for Part 2 will be postponed until they meet this requirement. Similarly, if any scheduled session is missed, the student will need to reschedule and complete the missed session before moving forward. Failure to complete any part will delay the overall completion of the course.


Please make sure you fully understand and comply with these guidelines to avoid any delays or issues in completing the Virginia 12-hour RADEP course. If you have any questions or need further clarification, contact our administration office for assistance.

In Virginia , if you have been charged with Reckless Driving, it is recommended you complete the Virginia 4 hour Reckless Aggressive Driver Education Program in addition to the 8 hour Driver Improvement Course  prior to the court date.  The 8-hour Driver Improvement Class class is a pre-requisite for the 4-hour Reckless /Aggressive Driver Course. You may consult with a traffic attorney to verify this information. 

Any driver charged with Reckless Driving ( Virginia Code § 46.2-852) or driving violations that contribute to aggressive/road rage behaviors can
  •  enroll prior to their court date 
  •  as referred by their attorney 
  •  or as ordered by the Court, in a 12-hour education program 


The 4-hour "Virginia Reckless/Aggressive Driver Course" addresses:
  • the many causes of reckless driving
  • the psychological aspects of aggressive driving
  •  teaches methods to avoid situations which encourage dangerous driving behavior
  • gives tools that help students implement the skills they learn in the driver improvement program. 

Class participants will learn skills which can be used in everyday driving situations to safely negotiate crowded Virginia roadways.


 In Virginia, reckless driving occurs when you (i) exceed the posted speed limit by 20 miles per hour or more, or (ii) you exceed 85 miles per hour, regardless of the posted speed limit. Virginia Code 46.2-862 makes reckless driving a class 1 misdemeanor. It's a serious criminal offense.
What Is Aggressive Driving?
Aggressive driving is a type of driving that is unsafe or hostile and without concern for other people on the road. These behaviors may include common practices such as tailgating, making frequent lane changes, failing to signal or yield the right of way, and disregarding traffic controls.
Some aggressive drivers behave this way on purpose, but many people can be guilty of aggressive driving without even knowing it. An aggressive driving course like ours will help you evaluate your own driving, as well as recognize other potentially aggressive drivers on the road.
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